Former Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan has been in discussions to become the Washington Redskins' next head coach, according to two NFL sources.

The two sides still have some issues to work through, however, before an agreement is reached. The 4-9 Redskins long have been eliminated from playoff contention and have three games remaining with coach Jim Zorn.

Redskins owner Daniel Snyder began housecleaning Wednesday with Bruce Allen replacing Vinny Cerrato as general manager. One NFL source said that when Shanahan spoke with the Buffalo Bills last month about their new front-office/coaching openings, Allen was to be included in the package there.

If Shanahan is just going to coach, I think that's an awesome move. I also think they'll stick with Jason Campbell, even though in Scott's latest mock he has them taking Clausen. In my opinion, neither of the top two quarterbacks will be available at this point anyways, and Campbell has played pretty well.

If Shanahan is just going to coach, I think that's an awesome move. I also think they'll stick with Jason Campbell, even though in Scott's latest mock he has them taking Clausen. In my opinion, neither of the top two quarterbacks will be available at this point anyways, and Campbell has played pretty well.